brochure - Giffels Westpro

Building trust & creating value
Giffels Westpro’s success has been built upon
the delivery of exceptional client service.
As we have grown, Giffels Westpro has
never stopped pursuing and perfecting ways
to exceed it’s clients’ expectations. Whether
new construction or renovations, our proactive
management style, sophisticated project planning
systems and value-added constructability
review process enable our teams to manage
construction more effectively while ensuring
Dedicated to delivering
Exceptional Client Service
high standards of safety and project quality.
Giffels Westpro has provided general
contracting, design-build and management
services on all types of projects with an
emphasis on those markets where our
technical expertise excels. These include;
education, recreation, industrial,
manufacturing, infrastructure projects,
corporate campuses, office buildings,
entertainment, residential and mixed-use
facilities. We offer a comprehensive list of
services, from pre-development through
project completion/close-out and commissioning.
Giffels Westpro has built its reputation on
creative problem solving and the ability to
act as a true partner to its clients.
Our Focus
Safety, satisfaction and professionalism are
infrastructure projects that exceed our
our primary objectives and we manage each
client’s expectations. As partners in the
of these by means of a sophisticated set of
construction process, we offer planning,
management tools. Yet ultimately, it is our
scheduling and construction services to
people who make the difference. Giffels Westpro
solve complex challenges and save our clients
has a strong group of senior construction
time, money and unnecessary complications
professionals whose core culture is based on
as they implement their capital projects.
delivering the best overall value for its clients.
To understand the difference a true
By working openly and effectively with local
partnership can make, experience it yourself.
associations, authorities and stakeholders,
Start building with the Giffels Westpro team.
we design and construct buildings and
What we do
Industrial, Commercial, Institutional, Infrastructure, Residential
With offices in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal, Giffels Westpro has more than
45 years of combined Canadian experience. We have a substantial portfolio of completed projects
in the Industrial, Commercial, Institutional (ICI), Infrastructure and Residential sectors. As part of
the Ingenium Group of companies, we are a privately owned company whose business philosophy is
underpinned by a strong commitment to quality – of people and processes – at every stage of the
project cycle from concept to delivery.
Industrial
Giffels Westpro is a major provider of a wide range of process, manufacturing and distribution
facilities. Our team of professionals is skilled in the coordination and installation of equipment,
systems and controlled environments and has considerable expertise with specialized foundation
solutions and major site and civil work.
To assure our clients optimize the revenue generation from their facilities, Giffels Westpro is
committed to aggressive scheduling and accelerated completion of its projects.
Their approach and management are topnotch and we have been very pleased with
the work they have done for us. The schedule was always maintained on budget,
with the level of quality never compromised. Even with scope of work changes the
work progressed, their services and quality of workmanship remained second to none.
KTH SHELBURNE MFG. INC., AUTOMOTIVE PARTS MANUFACTURING PLANT
– ALAN HASTIE, ENGINEERING MANAGER
Very accommodating – allowed my team to
continue to make changes to the facility up
until the very last minute. At the same time
your organization were forthcoming with
recommendations on improvements,
and had to adjust for these changes rapidly.
UPS SUPPLY CHAIN SOLUTIONS, INC., REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION CENTRE
– P.K. SCHMIDT, DIRECTOR, CLIENT IMPLEMENTATION
From our initial contact to the time the building was delivered, we had nothing but
positive interactions with your organization. The quality of the work and attention to
detail exceeded our expectations. They were successful at delivering our new facility
in record time and under budget.
UNILIGHT, MANUFACTURING, WAREHOUSE AND OFFICE
– MICHAEL HOLY, PRESIDENT
Commercial
We have built a strong network of strategic partners, in-house knowledge and expertise that
have made us a leading service provider for the commercial real estate market. Our long standing
relationship within the construction community provides us with up to the minute market intelligence.
Whether your investment goals are short or long term, Giffels Westpro has the skill and experience
to help you realize your financial objectives. Design phase analysis and constructability analysis
are focused on reducing cost and time-to-market while maximizing the appeal to a buildings
ultimate occupants.
We provide detailed planning, we source the right materials, subcontractors and craft specialists
for the job, and actively manage your project right from pre-construction to completion.
They demonstrated the utmost professionalism from the initiation of the design
through construction, to the completion of our new head office and presented us with
their cost saving ideas. We found them to be very accommodating, dedicated, and detail
orientated professionals.
KELLOGG CANADA INC., CANADIAN HEAD OFFICE
– PHIL LANZAROTTA, DIRECTOR, CUSTOMER LOGISTICS SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
Throughout the process, there was
constant communication, daily updates
and weekly on site meetings with both
the site foreman and the project manager
– both were extremely professional and
supportive throughout the project.
HILTI (CANADA) CORPORATION
– CORPORATE OFFICES
ROBERT CALDER, DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Institutional
The construction of institutional facilities presents a unique set of challenges. Meeting completion
schedules and staying within budget are critical factors in successfully delivering new and renovated
projects to owners. Giffels Westpro’s experience covers a wide range of institutional facilities
whether projects are public or private. By providing value engineering services, guaranteed maximum
or lump sum pricing, and critical path scheduling, the Giffels Westpro team can ensure project
goals are met. A key ingredient to our success has been the facilitation of communication between
all project team members, including designers, consultants, subcontractors, and owner representatives
throughout the duration of the project.
Oshawa appreciates the great effort
of their team in the design and construction
of this signature Centre. It has revitalized
the downtown core of our city,
and has been a place of entertainment,
hockey and recreation that has improved
the quality of our community.
CITY OF OSHAWA, EVENTS CENTRE
– BOB DUIGAN, CITY MANAGER
Their team achieved all the formidable
expectations placed upon them by the
Northern Sports Centre. But the real storey
is that beyond their exemplary collaboration
throughout the stages of the planning and
construction of the project, they achieved
and often exceeded our expectations.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN BRITISH COLUMBIA, NORTHERN SPORTS CENTRE
– TOM BEREKOFF, DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT
Their team managed very well and coordinated a multidisciplined team to design, build
and commission the Trades Centre in 10 months – we congratulate them on a job well done.
UNIVERSITY OF FRASER VALLEY, TRADES & TECHNOLOGY CENTRE
– CRAIG TOEWS, DIRECTOR, CAMPUS PLANNING
Infrastructure
Giffels Westpro possesses the experience needed to execute a wide range of civil structures –
from bridges, overpasses, tunnels and interchanges, to water / wastewater treatment facilities,
pipelines and light rail transportation projects. We have the ability to participate in the process
from concept and feasibility stages, to the detailed design, procurement and construction process.
Giffels Westpro draws on a specialty group of staff for infrastructure projects and can operate as
general contractor, specialized subcontractor or construction manager, as our clients require.
Excellent working rapport – especially evident due to the sensitive time restraints
involved with most of the work carried out at night during the winter months
on a very busy Highway and in a highly environmentally sensitive area.
BRITISH COLUMBIA MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION, BORDER INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM, HIGHWAY 15 WATERMAIN RELOCATION
– R.P. ZERR, CONSTRUCTION MANAGER
NFRASTRUCTURE
Considering the constraints of time, budget,
and existing site conditions, I believe the
timely completion and high level of finishes
is a testament to your staff, your subtrades,
and to the coordinated efforts of all
involved. Your firm and staff was a major
contributor of the success of the project.
RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT 2000 LTD., BRAID STATION
– TOM ASHBAUGH, OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE
Their construction crews demonstrated a thoroughly professional manner throughout
the project, maintaining open lines of communication with the Owner and Design Team
and with construction issues in a timely manner.
OMNI ENGINEERING, VANTERM CAPACITY EXPANSION PHASE
1 – SIMON DANIELS, PROJECT ENGINEER
Residential
Every project is as unique as the individual homeowner. Giffels Westpro draws on its collective
knowledge, experience and capabilities to craft a project that balances the three critical elements
from the client’s perspective; budget, scope of work and level of finish.
Our true value is realized when we are engaged early on in the process; reviewing interior
layouts/elevations, scope of work, specifications, permits, schedule and budget. Based on a
detailed review of the project scope we are typically able to guide our clients to the best solution
for the market and for their own balance sheet.
At Giffels Westpro, we continuously advance our understanding of emerging trends in building
materials, building science, and design to ensure that we can deliver an intelligent balance of
aesthetics, technical sophistication and financial performance in every project we deliver.
Work has been well managed and of the highest quality.
We found their personnel to be very professional, open, fair, reliable and very innovative.
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY, SEVERAL COMPLEX PROJECTS
– RAY ZIBRIK, PROJECT & CONSTRUCTION MANAGER, YVRAA PROJECT TEAM
Notwithstanding time pressure,
they maintained safety at the work site
and delivered a quality product,
professional and courteous; they
provided top rate service to the City
at every step of the development process.
CITY OF MISSISSAUGA
HAZEL MCCALLION, MAYOR
How we Work
In our business, planning is paramount. Before
information and ideas in an efficient and
milestones, as well as safety, quality and
we set foot on site, we review every aspect of
effective manner. We work closely with owners,
financial performance. In specific circumstances
what we are going to do, and exactly how we
architects and the other members of the
Giffels Westpro has the ability to self-perform
are going to do it – to eliminate the obstacles
planning team well before ground is broken,
the work of key civil trades. This allows us to
that might hinder a project from reaching its
providing cost analysis, scheduling information,
ensure higher quality, greater schedule control,
objectives. We also maintain that superior
and value engineering services to ensure that
and cost savings to the client. In western
communication at all levels is the key to a
our client can make informed and qualitative
Canada we maintain our own fabrication shop
successful project. Productivity can only be
business decisions. We meet with the entire
which gives us further control over our projects.
maximized when all parties are exchanging
project team every week, to review project
For each project, we evaluate our clients’
needs, bring on key subcontractors as necessary,
that continuous improvement is essential.
and manage project teams to provide the best
Each year, we invest in the development of
possible results. Combined with our dedicated,
our administrative systems and management
hands-on management style, this gives us the
processes to better deliver what matters most
capability of handling large, sophisticated
to our clients: quality-assured results, on-time
projects as well as the smaller and challenging
completions, risk mitigation and relentless
ones. It also gives us the ability to be more
attention to project detail.
nimble, more responsive and more focused on
our clients’ needs at every step. We maintain
Adding Value
Our ability to influence the ultimate success of a project is directly related to the point in the
project cycle at which we become involved. Early participation allows Giffels Westpro to apply its
construction expertise as a full member of the project team to create the most effective construction
solutions. We have a considerable database of cost information to facilitate the rapid evaluation
of various design alternatives based on decades of experience and access to a wide network of
suppliers, subcontractors and specialty trades. This ability encourages a creative, and collaborative
environment during the design development and review process.
We offer general contracting, design-build and construction management services.
Furthermore, we are fully experienced with lump sum, guaranteed maximum price, cost plus
and open book construction management contracting formats.
Very competent and professional throughout,
(unlike what we have found with many other
general contractors) your team was very
knowledgeable of all project details and
very proactive in getting their subtrades
to perform in accordance with the contract.
NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL FUEL CELL RESEARCH CENTRE
TOM DUNPHY, PROJECT MANAGER, PUBLIC WORKS & GOVERNMENTS SERVICES CANADA
Communication with the project manager,
the owner and the design team was always
prompt, and work sequencing, scheduling
and supervision of tasks and trades was
truly commendable.
We were also impressed with their
attention to safety. A construction site
can be quite chaotic at times and with the
multitude of simultaneous activities, to
keep everybody safe is not a simple task.
Their safety record on this project speaks
for itself.
UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA TRIUMF BUILDING EXPANSION
DR. PAUL SCHMOR, HEAD, ISAC DIVISION
Safety First
At Giffels Westpro, we are dedicated to the safety of all of our workers, contractors and trades
people on our sites. We believe that maintaining a safe, clean working environment are essential
factors in being able to achieve:
•
high quality projects
•
accurate cost control
•
certainty of delivery
Our company has a reputation for completing building and infrastructure projects of considerable
size and complexity. Today, our clients depend on us to quantify their vision and to help realize it.
Not only can we visualize what’s possible, we make it happen in a safe and controlled manner,
no matter what the unique challenges of a project may be. Giffels Westpro continually conducts
internal quality and safety initiatives and planning programs which help us to maintain a high
level of oversight and a clear culture of “Safety First.” Our goal is to achieve an accident free
workplace through proper planning and strong communication.
Sustainability
The principles of green design emphasize state-of-the-art strategies for sustainable site
development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environment
quality. A LEED®-designed building fosters this approach by lowering operating and maintenance
costs, improving employee productivity, and reducing the negative impact on the environment.
The savings accrued in operating a high performance building can offset much of the initial
capital cost associated with a LEED® project.
At Giffels Westpro, energy efficient and environmentally friendly design features are now routinely
part of the firm’s ongoing construction portfolio. Having constructed the first LEED® Silver certified
commercial office building in Toronto, as well as having been involved in the construction of several
other LEED® registered facilities such as the certified LEED® Burnaby Youth Justice Services Centre,
the LEED® Gold BC Breast Cancer Research Centre, and multiple other LEED® registered facilities,
Giffels Westpro is a leader in helping set standards for the industry and a greener planet.
Giffels Westpro and our in-house LEED® Accredited Professionals are able to assist clients in their
development and construction cycle for LEED® projects.
When unexpected conflicts arose,
they not only demonstrated an ability
to evaluate and adapt to the situation,
but participated in developing a solution.
CITY OF WHITEROCK, DUPREZ RAVINE STORMWATER BYPASS
GLEN SHKURHAN, PROJECT ENGINEER, URBAN SYSTEMS
Let our experience be your experience.
Through our lessons learned program, knowledge gained from one job is
applied to the next. Our employees learn from one another through
real world examples. This constantly growing base of knowledge
added to our 45 years of combined Canadian experience
provides our clients with an allencompassing construction capability.
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